Work from home Monday–Wednesday | In office Thursday–Friday
A growing, multi-state defense litigation law firm is seeking a Senior Insurance Defense Attorney for its Oklahoma City office. This hybrid opportunity combines complex civil litigation, autonomy over your cases, mentorship, and opportunities for professional growth.
If you have a strong background in insurance defense and personal injury defense, this role offers the opportunity to manage challenging cases, develop younger attorneys, and pursue courtroom work with training and support from an experienced legal team.
Responsibilities
Manage insurance defense and civil litigation cases from initial evaluation through discovery, settlement, and trial, as applicable.
Develop litigation strategies, evaluate liability and damages, and provide case assessments.
Draft pleadings, written discovery, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents.
Take and defend depositions of parties, fact witnesses, and expert witnesses.
Represent clients in mediations, court hearings, and other litigation proceedings.
Conduct legal research and provide clear, timely communication to clients.
Mentor junior associates and support their development in case strategy, deposition practice, legal writing, and courtroom advocacy.
Manage a litigation caseload while meeting deadlines and following established firm procedures.
Practice Areas
The firm handles complex defense litigation involving:
Insurance defense and personal injury defense
Catastrophic injury and premises liability
Trucking and transportation litigation
Construction litigation and construction defect claims
Healthcare liability
Product liability
Oil and gas litigation
Insurance coverage
Qualifications
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
Licensed to practice law in Oklahoma.
Strong civil litigation background with insurance defense experience.
Experience managing cases, conducting discovery, taking and defending depositions, and handling motion practice.
Strong legal research, writing, oral advocacy, and analytical skills.
Ability to work independently, manage competing deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.
Commitment to mentoring developing attorneys and collaborating with colleagues.
Comfortable working within established standard operating procedures.
Trial experience strongly preferred, but not required. An interest in courtroom advocacy is encouraged.
Benefits and Work Environment
Hybrid schedule: Work remotely Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday; work in the Oklahoma City office Thursday and Friday.
100% employer-paid employee healthcare, plus dental, vision, and disability coverage.
401(k) with up to a 4% employer match: Eligible after one year, with immediate vesting upon eligibility.
Eight paid holidays.
Employee Assistance Plan with free, 24/7 counseling and consulting services.
Training, mentorship, and support from an experienced litigation team.
Opportunities to develop as a leader while maintaining an active litigation practice.
A culture that values work-life balance and long-term professional growth.
Apply Confidentially
Interested in advancing your insurance defense career in Oklahoma City? Send your resume and writing sample to eric.vetter@gogpac.com.
All inquiries will be handled confidentially.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
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